Hutchinson, Kansas — The Cosmosphere, an international science education center and space museum in Hutchinson, Kansas, is now accepting applications for its inaugural Student Advisory Board, launching in the 2025–2026 school year.
The Board will consist of students representing every high school in Reno County and is designed to bring the voice of area youth into the Cosmosphere’s ongoing work. Board members will meet monthly on the second Tuesday of each month from 3–5 p.m. During each meeting, students will spend the first hour engaging with different aspects of the Cosmosphere, including Education, SpaceWorks, and Collections, followed by a one-hour advisory session providing input on programs, exhibits, field trips, films, and more.
“Since 1962, the Cosmosphere has worked to inspire the future through space exploration,” said Cosmosphere President and CEO Jim Remar. “As we continue this important mission, input from tomorrow’s leaders will become increasingly vital. Valuable insight from the Student Advisory Board will help further solidify the Cosmosphere as a leader in science education.”
Through this experience, students will gain behind-the-scenes access to the Cosmosphere, develop leadership skills, and play an active role in shaping future experiences for young visitors and learners.
Applications for the 2025–2026 Student Advisory Board are now open to all high school students in Reno County. Interested students can learn more and apply at: cosmo.org/student-advisory-board
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ABOUT THE COSMOSPHERE
The Cosmosphere inspires the future through space exploration. Since 1962, the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, Kansas has preserved the legacy of space exploration through our world-class collection of U.S. space artifacts – second only to the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum – and the largest collection of Russian space artifacts outside of Moscow. Learn more at cosmo.org.
